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Heating, air conditioning

Removing and installing refrigerant circuit pressure sender -G805

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Commercially available twelve-point socket bit, extra long, 1/2", 24 mm (dimensions: 32x82 mm)

Removing

  • Observe safety precautions → Chapter „Safety precautions when handling refrigerants“.
  • Comply with notes → Chapter „Working on refrigerant circuit“.
  • Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Risk of freezing injury caused by escaping pressurised refrigerant.There is a risk of injury to the skin and parts of the body due to freezing.Always wear safety gloves.Always wear safety goggles.If, when detaching the pressure sender, refrigerant escapes from the refrigerant line for longer then 1 second, tighten the pressure sender, and renew the non-return valve which is defective.Extract refrigerant, and open the refrigerant circuit immediately afterwards.If more than 10 minutes passed since the refrigerant has been extracted, do not open the refrigerant circuit prior to extracting refrigerant anew. Due to re-evaporation, pressure will be built up in the refrigerant circuit.
  • Counterhold refrigerant line using a suitable tool.
Risk of freezing injury caused by escaping pressurised refrigerant. If handled improperly, the union may be torn off letting the refrigerant escape.There is a risk of injury to the skin and parts of the body due to freezing.Always wear safety gloves.Always wear safety goggles.Counterhold refrigerant line using a suitable tool.
Removing and installing refrigerant circuit pressure sender -G805
  • Unscrew pressure sender -1- using commercially available long twelve-point socket bit, 1/2", 24 mm.

Installing

Install in reverse order.

Specified torques

Pressure sender for refrigerant circuit -G805- → Item.
Removing and installing refrigerant circuit pressure sender -G805

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